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YL55 EWR

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,521 mi
Last recorded128,521 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 EWR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 128,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 125,048 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 120,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 117,535 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 117,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 114,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers in engine bay

undershields fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,092 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (at rear flexy's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil on min

Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,856 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

both front tyres worn on edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (at rear flexy's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 71,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,215 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

oil requires top up

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,513 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,028 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 28,778 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,792 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,835 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,623 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,993 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,478 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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YL55 EWR is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL55 EWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YL55 EWR registered?

YL55 EWR is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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